You can start Dianthus seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost is expected for spring planting and blooms during the first year. If you prefer, you can sow the seeds directly into a sunny location in the garden. Plant your seeds 1/8" deep in light, well-drained soil. Firm the soil over your seeds and keep it moist until the plants are sprouted and have begun growing. These directly sown plants will probably not flower until the following year.

• Name: Dianthus deltoides Quantity: 600 Bulk Seeds Family: Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus Height: 8-15" Growth rate: moderate to fast; low upright to lower spreading Foliage: green to gray-green, opposite, entire, usually linear, often glaucous Flowers: Pink/Red, summer, solitary or few-flowered inflorescence Hardiness: zones 3-4 to 7-8
• Soil: well-drained, slightly alkaline preferred Light: sun Growing Dianthus Plants from Seed

Name: Dianthus deltoides Quantity: 600 Bulk Seeds Family: Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus Height: 8-15" Growth rate: moderate to fast; low upright to lower spreading Foliage: green to gray-green, opposite, entire, usually linear, often glaucous Flowers: Pink/Red, summer, solitary or few-flowered inflorescence Hardiness: zones 3-4 to 7-8